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USER'S MANUAL VIA CN700 Chipset & VIA VT8237R Plus Chipset M/B For VIA C7™ processor family NO. G03-J7F4-F Rev:4.0 Release date: Jan 2007 Trademark: * Specifications and Information contained in this documentation are furnished for information use only, and are...
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Environmental Protection Announcement Do not dispose this electronic device into the trash while discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure environment protection of mother earth, please recycle.
USER’S NOTICE COPYRIGHT OF THIS MANUAL BELONGS TO THE MANUFACTURER. NO PART OF THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT MAY BE REPRODUCED, TRANSMITTED OR TRANSLATED INTO ANY LANGUAGE IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE MANUFACTURER.
Chapter 1 Introduction of VIA CN700 Chipset Motherboards 1-1 Feature of motherboard The VIA CN700 Chipset motherboard series are designed for the new generation VIA C7™ processor family guaranteed both of the performance and stability of general purpose IPC and dedicated IPC platform solutions.
1-3 Layout Diagram & Jumper Setting Optional LAN COM1 LINE-OUT PS/2 MOUSE PS/2 Keyboard LINE-IN Parallel Connector VIA C7 EBGA CPU ATX Power Connector CPU FAN USB/KB/MS Power ON Jumper(JP1) DIMM Socket X1 SFAN1 PS2 KB/Mouse Port VGA / COM1 Connector F71805F LPC I/O Chip 4Mbit Flash ROM BIOS USB Port/LAN Connector...
Jumpers Jumper Name Description Page Keyboard Power ON Function Setting 3-pin Block USB Power On Function Setting 3-pin Block JBAT CMOS RAM Clear Function Setting 3-pin Block Connectors Connector Name Description Page ATXPWR ATX Power Connector 20-pin Block p.10 KB/MS1 PS/2 Mouse &...
Chapter 2 Hardware installation 2-1 Hardware installation Steps Before using your computer, you had better complete the following steps: 1. Check motherboard jumper setting 2. Install CPU and Fan 3. Install System Memory (DIMM) 4. Install Expansion cards 5. Connect IDE and Front Panel /Back Panel cable 6.
(3) CMOS RAM Clear (3-pin): JBAT A battery must be used to retain the motherboard configuration in CMOS RAM short 1-2 pins of JPAT to store the CMOS data. To clear the CMOS, follow the procedure below: Turn off the system and unplug the AC power Remove ATX power cable from ATX power connector Locate JBAT and short pins 2-3 for a few seconds Return JBAT to its normal setting by shorting pins 1-2...
Front Side Bus Frequency - The working frequency of the motherboard, which is generated by the clock generator for CPU, DRAM and PCI BUS. CPU L2 Cache - The flash memory inside the CPU, normally Pentium III CPU has 256K or above, while Celeron CPU will have 128K.
2-4 Install Memory The motherboards provide 240-pin DUAL INLINE MEMORY MODULES (DIMM) sites for memory expansion available from minimum memory size of 64MB to maximum memory size of 1.0GB DDR2 SDRAM. Valid Memory Configurations Bank 240-Pin DIMM Total Memory Bank 0, 1 (DDR1) DDR2 533/DDR2 400 64MB∼1.0GB DDR2 SDRAM Module...
2-5 Expansion Cards WARNING! Turn off your power when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both your motherboard and expansion cards. 2-5-1 Procedure For Expansion Card Installation Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or software setting for your expansion card such as jumpers.
2-6 Connectors, Headers 2-6-1 Connectors (1) Power Connector (24-pin block) : ATXPWR ATX Power Supply connector. This is a new defined 24-pins connector that usually comes with ATX case. The ATX Power Supply allows to use soft power on momentary switch that connect from the front panel switch to 2-pins Power On jumper pole on the motherboard.
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USB Port connector: UL1 / UL2 The connectors are 4-pins connector that connect USB devices to the system board, and standard RJ45 connector for Gigabit or 10/100 BASE-T LAN function. Serial Port Connector (9-pin female): COM1 Serial Port connector is a 9-pin D-Subminiature connector. The On-board Serial Port can be disabled through the BIOS SETUP.
• For performance issues, we strongly suggest you don’t install a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive on the same IDE channel as a hard disk. Otherwise, the system performance on this channel may drop. (8) Serial-ATA Port connector: SATA1 / SATA2 This connector supports the provided Serial ATA IDE hard disk cable to connecting the motherboard and serial ATA hard disk.
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Line-Out, MIC Header (9-pin): AUDIO This header connects to Front Panel Line-out, MIC connector with cable. AUDIO Pin 1 Line-Out, MIC Headers USB Port Headers (9-pin) : USB1/USB2 These headers are used for connecting the additional USB port plug. By attaching an option USB cable, your can be provided with two additional USB plugs affixed to the back panel.
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PWRLED SPEAK SPKR Pin 1 JW FP VCC5 Pin 1 System Case Connections (10) FAN Speed Headers (3-pin) : CPUFAN, SFAN1/SFAN2 These connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or less, depending on the fan manufacturer, the wire and plug may be different. The red wire should be positive, while the black should be ground.
2-7 Starting Up Your Computer 1. After all connections are made, close your computer case cover. 2. Be sure all the switch are off, and check that the power supply input voltage is set to proper position, usually in-put voltage is 220V∼240V or 110V∼120V depending on your country’s voltage used.
Chapter 3 Introducing BIOS The BIOS is a program located on a Flash Memory on the motherboard. This program is a bridge between motherboard and operating system. When you start the computer, the BIOS program gain control. The BIOS first operates an auto-diagnostic test called POST (power on self test) for all the necessary hardware, it detects the entire hardware device and configures the parameters of the hardware synchronization.
3-3 The Main Menu Once you enter Award ® BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 3-1) will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from fourteen setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.
Use this menu to set User and Supervisor Passwords. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value changes to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. 3-4 Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu are divided into several categories. Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items.
Cylinder number of cylinders Head number of heads Precomp write precomp Landing Zone landing zone Sector number of sectors 3-5 Advanced BIOS Features Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced BIOS Features Virus Warning Disabled Item Help CPU L1&L2 Cache Enabled CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking Disabled...
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Note: The L1 cache is built in the processor. CPU L2 Cache Choose Enabled or Disabled. This option enables the Level 2 cache memory. Quick Power On Self-Test This category speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you power on the computer. If this is set to Enabled.
3-6 Advanced Chipset Features The Advanced Chipset Features Setup option is used to change the values of the chipset registers. These registers control most of the system options in the computer. Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset Features DRAM Timing Setting Press Enter Item Help...
3-6-1 DRAM Timing Setting Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility DRAM Timing Setting System performance By SPD Item Help RAS Active Time RAS Precharge Time RAS to CAS Delay Menu Level >> DRAM CAS Latency 4.0T Bank Interleave Disabled Write Recovery Time DRAM Command Rate ↑↓→←...
3-7-1 OnChip IDE Function Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility OnChip IDE Function OnChip IDE Channel 0 Enabled Item Help Primary Master Auto Primary Slave Auto Primary Master UDMA Auto Menu Level >> Primary Slave UDMA Auto IDE DMA Transfer Access Enabled IDE Prefetch Mode Enabled...
3-7-2 OnChip Device Function Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility OnChip Device Function Item Help RealTek LAN1 Function Enabled RealTek LAN1 BootROM Enabled Menu Level >> RealTek LAN2 Function Enabled RealTek LAN2 BootROM Enabled VIA SATA Function Enabled VIA SATA/RAID Mode SATA Mode AC97 Sound Device Auto...
3-7-3 Onboard Super IO Function Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Onboard Super IO Function Onboard FDD Controller Enabled Item Help Onboard Serial Port 1 3F8/IRQ4 Onboard Serial Port 2 2F8/IRQ3 UART Mode Select Normal Menu Level >> * IR Duplex Mode Half Onboard Parallel Port 378/IRQ7...
3-8 Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup allows you to configure your system to most effectively save energy saving while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use. Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Management Setup ACPI Function Enabled...
3-8-1 Wake Up Events Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Wake Up Events Item Help LPT&COM LPT/COM HDD&FDD PCI Master Menu Level >> Wake-Up on Ring/LAN Disabled Wake-Up on PCI PME Disabled PS2KB Wakeup Selection Hot Key Wake-up on hot key(PS2KB) Disabled Wake-up on USB Devices Disabled...
3-9 PnP/PCI Configuration Setup This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI, or Personal Computer Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its own special components. This section covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings.
3-10 PC Health Status This section shows the Status of you CPU, Fan, Warning for overall system status. This is only available if there is Hardware Monitor onboard. Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PC Health Status Item Help Shutdown Temperature Disabled Current Thermal-Throttling Disabled...
Spread Spectrum This item allows you to set the Spread Spectrum. Host/PCI Clock at Next Boot is This item allows you to select the CPU/PCI Clock. By press PageDown/PageUp key you can change the CPU Host/PCI Clock When jumper setting CPU Host Clock 66MHz you can choose 66/33∼99/49MHz When jumper setting CPU Host Clock 100MHz you can choose 100/33∼132/44MHz When jumper setting CPU Host Clock 133MHz you can choose 133/33∼200/50MHz 3-12 Load Standard/Optimized Defaults...
Chapter 4 DRIVER & FREE PROGRAM INSTALLATION Check your package and there is A MAGIC INSTALL CD included. This CD consists of all DRIVERS you need and some free application programs and utility programs. In addition, this CD also include an auto detect software which can tell you which hardware is installed, and which DRIVERS needed so that your system can function properly.
4-1 VIA 4 IN 1 Install VIA Service Pack 4 IN 1 Driver * The path of the file is X:\VIA\DRIVER\VIAHYPERION4IN1456V.EXE IDE : VIA ATAPI VENDOR SUPPORT DRIVER IS USED TO FIXED COMPATIBILITY ISSUE FOR IDE DEVICES AGPVXD : VIA AGPVXD DRIVER IS TO BE INSTALLED, IF YOU ARE USING AN AGP VGA CARD, VIAGART.VXD WILL PROVIDE SERVICE ROUTINES TO YOUR VGA DRIVER AND INTERFACE DIRECTLY TO HARDWARE, PROVIDING FAST GRAPHIC ACCESS...
5. Click NEXT to Install ATAPI Vender Support 6. Click OK and Restart your computer Driver 4-2 VGA install VIA CN700 VGA Driver For WINDOWS 9X/ME/NT4.0/2000/XP 1. Click VGA when MAGIC INSTALL MENU Click NEXT When ProSavageDDR Driver appears Install Setup Wizard Appears 3.
4-3 SOUND install ALC655 AC97’ Codec Audio Driver 1. Click SOUND when MAGIC INSTALL 2. Click NEXT when the realtek AC97 Audio MENU appears Setup windows appear 3. Click Finish and Restart Windows 4. Realtek AVRACK utility 5. Sound Effect select and KaraOK Mode 6.
Install Realtek LAN Controller Driver WINDOWS 2000/XP Setup 1. Click LAN when Magic Install Menu appear 2. Click NEXT, install REALTEK LAN and Fast Ethernet NIC Driver 3. After driver installation completed, Click Finish 4-5 USB2.0 Install VIA USB2.0 DEVICE DRIVER Click USB2.0 when MAGIC INSTALL When USB2.0 Setup Program Appear, Click MENU Appear...
Select Install USB Driver and Click NEXT 4. Select FINISH and Restart your Computer The Path of the file is X:\VIA\VIAUSB20\SETUP.EXE 4-6 PC-CILLIN Install PC-CILLIN 2006 Anti-virus program Click PC-CILLIN when MAGIC INSTALL Please select “Install program” when the MENU appears "Trend Micro internet security"...
Click INSTALL, Start to install the software Setup Complete and click FINISH Note : Please install ACROBAT READER for reading PC-CILLIN 2006 User Manual which locates at the path “X:\acrobat\adberdr6_enu_full.exe”. 4-7 HOW TO DISABLE ON-BOARD SOUND Enter BIOS SETUP choose INTEGRATE PERIPHERALS choose ON-CHIP DEVICE FUNCTION choose AC97 AUDIO Disable on-board sound function by press PAGE DOWN KEY to Disable 4-8 HOW TO UPDATE BIOS...